May 2014 - White Plains Farm

Spring Rain

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Post published:May 27, 2014
Post category:Farm
Post author:Zach @ White Plains

An evening look on the fields after the rain storm. Here is a favorite poem by Sara Teasdale (1884 - 1933), an American poet. A fitting poem for the season. Spring…

Guest Bathroom Dissection

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Post published:May 24, 2014
Post category:Renovations
Post author:Zach @ White Plains

The saga of the guest bathroom continues as the removal of old wallpaper ensues. I started with the small hall that connects the guest bathroom with the soon-to-be office, coat…

“This Beehive’s a Honker!”

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Post published:May 22, 2014
Post category:Bees
Post author:Zach @ White Plains

To set up my second beehive, I bought my second nuc of bees on Sunday and got them all settled into their new home. I bought these from Mike, the…

Toasted Marshmallow Mushrooms

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Post published:May 19, 2014
Post category:Farm
Post author:Zach @ White Plains

What a mushroom! Chocolate and graham crackers nowhere to be found.

Bathroom Overhaul

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Post published:May 17, 2014
Post category:Renovations
Post author:Zach @ White Plains

Our first [major] home renovation project has been the 1/2 bathroom on the first floor, the primary guest bath. Yes, there has been lots of plumbing work, sporadic electrical, and…

Bees at Home

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Post published:May 12, 2014
Post category:Bees
Post author:Zach @ White Plains

The first colony of bees has arrived and they are feeling quite at home in their new hive. My mentor, John, came by and we transferred them from his wooden…

Susan G Komen Moth

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Post published:May 6, 2014
Post category:Farm
Post author:Zach @ White Plains

I found the most amazing moth on the back door! Vibrant pink and yellow, with the coolest fuzzy antennae and yellow cotton ball for a head. First documented in 1793 by…

The Bee-man Cometh

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Post published:May 3, 2014
Post category:Bees
Post author:Zach @ White Plains

Well, that day is close at hand. I got the email that my bee nuc is ready to be picked up. I finally got the hives prepped and the hive…